Short of reading my book, this is as good of a guide to all of the things you should be thinking about before moving to The Villages as you will find anywhere. It was originally written by The Villages resident Parker Sykes in 2011, updated by him in 2013, and updated/edited by me various times ... Continue Reading » about 50 Things to Think About Before Moving to The Villages
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The Villages IRS Audit: Timeline of Events
Last updated: June 1, 2019 In 2008, the IRS asked The Villages to pay back more than $400 million in loans it received through the use of tax free bonds issued between 1993 and 2004. These tax free bonds are more commonly referred to as CDD's...if you own my book you know what I'm talking ... Continue Reading » about The Villages IRS Audit: Timeline of Events
When is the Best Time To Visit The Villages?
A reader writes in with a great question: "My wife and me are considering visiting the Villages for a Lifestyle Preview. She wants to schedule sometime in the summer months. I feel we should schedule during the peak winter months since that is the time when all the snowbirds are there and we can ... Continue Reading » about When is the Best Time To Visit The Villages?
The Villages Hot Air Balloon Festival
The Villages Balloon Festival is an annual event that takes place at The Villages Polo Club. The next one is scheduled for March 4-6, 2022. The event features hot air balloon flights, tethered balloon rides, entertainment, food, a beer garden, as well as retail and arts and crafts ... Continue Reading » about The Villages Hot Air Balloon Festival
2019 Evening With the Developer
This week was the annual Evening With the Developer event, during which the developer provides his updates on what's going on in the community and what's to come. For the most part it was pretty standard "this community wouldn't be what it is without you, the residents" type fare, but there were ... Continue Reading » about 2019 Evening With the Developer
Burger King in The Villages Robbed
The main excitement in The Villages this past week did not involve two buddies scoring back-to-back holes-in-one or the announcement that The Villages is getting a Huey-Magoo's (which is only my favorite place for chicken tenders in the whole wide world), though believe it or not those things did ... Continue Reading » about Burger King in The Villages Robbed